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    Post by daff62 Tue Feb 07 2017, 11:44

    Something easy on the eye today with this 1940s Omega with 30T2SC movement. Very Happy

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    Post by domecurb Tue Feb 07 2017, 11:52

    daff62 wrote:Something easy on the eye today with this 1940s Omega with 30T2SC movement. Very Happy

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    polar opposite for me Very Happy

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    Post by daff62 Tue Feb 07 2017, 12:24



    polar opposite for me Very Happy

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    Think I would happily enjoy wearing that one too today. Very Happy
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    Post by Mr Levity Tue Feb 07 2017, 12:27

    These two for today. Both birth year watches.

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    Trying to find a nice gold buckle for this lovely vintage strap. All the ones I've found so far have been too gaudy.

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    Will swap to this one later.

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    Post by BASHER Tue Feb 07 2017, 13:04

    Sumo-A-Like again. . .

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    It's cold and wet in Bridlington !
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    Post by domecurb Tue Feb 07 2017, 13:19

    BASHER wrote:Sumo-A-Like again. . .

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    It's cold and wet in Bridlington !

    got something similar but with a twist in the works..... Wink

    i must say i do like yours, unfortunatly the dials are no longer available Crying or Very sad
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    Post by BASHER Tue Feb 07 2017, 13:32

    Do show it when it's completed Bruce.

    I think I would like a change of bezel insert on mine. Something with just markers and no numbers.
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    Post by daff62 Tue Feb 07 2017, 13:54

    Mr Levity wrote:These two for today. Both birth year watches.

    Tuesday 7 February 32639283561_ae67a21e47_z

    Trying to find a nice gold buckle for this lovely vintage strap. All the ones I've found so far have been too gaudy.

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    Will swap to this one later.

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    Both lovely watches and I haven't come across the "Mercury" brand name before. I found this article which mentions Mercury watches which may be of interest....

    http://seikoholics.yuku.com/sreply/388/TAKANO-Branded-Watches-plus-Mercury#.WJnQDevfWrU

    ....but as the font on the dial is different it could just be a coincidence and not pertinent to your watch. Very Happy
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    Post by domecurb Tue Feb 07 2017, 14:20

    BASHER wrote:Do show it when it's completed Bruce.

    I think I would like a change of bezel insert on mine. Something with just markers and no numbers.

    what about:
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    i dont think there is much, if anything that has just markers and no numbers Crying or Very sad

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    Post by BASHER Tue Feb 07 2017, 14:33

    Ideally i would like a Sumo insert but not having any luck finding one

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    Post by domecurb Tue Feb 07 2017, 15:14

    BASHER wrote:Ideally i would like a Sumo insert but not having any luck finding one

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    Yobokies sell them, but they are not cheap @ $48 i think
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    there are other colours too including a pepsi version

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    Post by BASHER Tue Feb 07 2017, 15:26

    Thanks Bruce.
    They're not cheap, about £38
    It'll have to go on the back burner
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    Post by domecurb Tue Feb 07 2017, 15:34

    BASHER wrote:Thanks Bruce.
    They're not cheap, about £38
    It'll have to go on the back burner

    the exchange rates are not doing us any favours at the moment, this time last year they were about £28 Shocked
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    Post by Mr Levity Tue Feb 07 2017, 20:37

    daff62 wrote:
    Mr Levity wrote:These two for today. Both birth year watches.

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    Both lovely watches and I haven't come across the "Mercury" brand name before. I found this article which mentions Mercury watches which may be of interest....

    http://seikoholics.yuku.com/sreply/388/TAKANO-Branded-Watches-plus-Mercury#.WJnQDevfWrU

    ....but as the font on the dial is different it could just be a coincidence and not pertinent to your watch. Very Happy



    Not the same Mercury, though it IS Japanese. It's a Seiko 7625-1990, and the Mercury bit is a mystery. I've only seen one other example, owned by a mate on WS. He's had his apart and inside it's 100% Seiko. Maybe a promotional item ?
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    Post by daff62 Tue Feb 07 2017, 21:41

    Not the same Mercury, though it IS Japanese. It's a Seiko 7625-1990, and the Mercury bit is a mystery. I've only seen one other example, owned by a mate on WS. He's had his apart and inside it's 100% Seiko. Maybe a promotional item ?[/quote]


    That's a possibility, I came across this http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/gents-vintage-1950-60s-seiko-427612965 which suggests the same thing.
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    Post by Mr Levity Tue Feb 07 2017, 21:56

    daff62 wrote:Not the same Mercury, though it IS Japanese. It's a Seiko 7625-1990, and the Mercury bit is a mystery. I've only seen one other example, owned by a mate on WS. He's had his apart and inside it's 100% Seiko. Maybe a promotional item ?


    That's a possibility, I came across this http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/gents-vintage-1950-60s-seiko-427612965 which suggests the same thing. [/quote]

    Looking at my spreadsheets, mine has an 820 movement. I have seen the Sony dial too.
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    Post by domecurb Tue Feb 07 2017, 22:03

    Mr Levity wrote:
    daff62 wrote:Not the same Mercury, though it IS Japanese. It's a Seiko 7625-1990, and the Mercury bit is a mystery. I've only seen one other example, owned by a mate on WS. He's had his apart and inside it's 100% Seiko. Maybe a promotional item ?


    That's a possibility, I came across this http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/gents-vintage-1950-60s-seiko-427612965 which suggests the same thing.

    Looking at my spreadsheets, mine has an 820 movement. I have seen the Sony dial too.[/quote]

    could it not also be Seiko using a name that sounded more european? just a thought

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